Dyslexia is an inherited condition that makes it extremely difficult to read, write, and spell in your native language—despite at least average intelligence
Dyslexia is not the result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instructional or environmental opportunities, or other limiting conditions, but may occur together with these conditions
Dyslexia results from a neurological difference; that is, a brain difference. People with dyslexia have a larger right hemisphere in their brains than those of normal readers. That may be one reason people with dyslexia often have significant strengths in areas controlled by the right side of the brain, such as:
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Overview and Description of Dyslexia
- Dyslexia is an inherited condition that makes it extremely difficult to read, write, and spell in your native language—despite at least average intelligence
- Dyslexia is not the result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instructional or environmental opportunities, or other limiting conditions, but may occur together with these conditions
- Dyslexia results from a neurological difference; that is, a brain difference. People with dyslexia have a larger right hemisphere in their brains than those of normal readers. That may be one reason people with dyslexia often have significant strengths in areas controlled by the right side of the brain, such as:
- artistic, athletic, and mechanical gifts
- 3-D visualization ability
- musical talent
- creative problem solving skills
- and intuitive people skills
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YOU are not alone!!
History
1 The //history// of //dyslexia// - McGraw-Hill
mcgraw-hill.co.uk/openup/chapters/9780335235940.pdf-A pdf to help you better understand the history of dyslexia
Learning Challenges presented by Dyslexia
Reading
Spelling
- Their spelling is far worse than their reading
- Continually misspells high frequency sight words
- Misspells even when copying something from the board or from a book
They can also have directional issues. Including trouble understanding left or right, or even east or west, etc.Students with Dyslexia also have many confusion with sequence.
Opportunities and Strengths being Dyslexic provides
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/opinion/sunday/the-upside-of-dyslexia.html?_r=0- A great article showing intriguing evidence that those with dyslexia process information from the visual periphery more quickly
Assistive Technology that can be used to support learning
- There are many technologies that can help students with dyslexia problems that can help aid these students. Here are some recommended technologies:Tool #1
The Livescribe Penhttp://dyslexia.yale.edu/TECH_livescribe.html
Tool #2
The Apple IPadhttp://dyslexia.yale.edu/TECH_ipad.html
Sources
www.ritetolearn.ca/about-dyslexia/
www.dys-add.com/dyslexia.html
www.lakesuperiortutoring.org/Dyslexia.html
www.successformychild.com/5.html
This Wiki was created by Travis McKinniss at the University of Rio Grande, in Rio Grande, Ohio. It was created in May of 2013. This page is designed to be altered.